In honor of Valentine's Day, authors Dalton Diaz, Laura Spinella and Marissa Doyle will speak from their experience on the rapidly burgeoning field of romance writing on Wednesday, Feb. 12 at 7 p.m.

Llearn firsthand from writers of such varied genres as young adult historical fantasy, contemporary romantic fantasy, erotica and contemporary romance about their work, their process, their views on the changing romance publishing industry and more.

Panelists include Franklin resident and mother of three Laura Spinella, whose first novel, "Beautiful Disasters" is a story set in the Deep South about two former lovers reconnected. It was nominated in the "Best First Book" category at the 2012 RITA Awards, which recognize the top authors and novels in the popular romance genre. Her most recent book is "Perfect Timing" and a third novel is on the way.

Erotica writer Dalton Diaz's favorite hobby is reading, and she is a complete romance snob. To quote: "If a story doesn't have romance, it isn't worth it. If there's hot sex, all the better." Her book "By Mutual Desire" won Book of the Year for 2012 at BDSM Book Reviews.

Marissa Doyle is a Massachusetts native who graduated from Bryn Mawr College and went on to graduate school intending to be an archaeologist, but somehow got distracted. Eventually she figured out what it was she was really supposed to be doing and started writing. She's channeled her inner history geekiness into a successful young adult historical fantasy series, and is now also happily writing contemporary romantic fantasy. Her published books include "Bewitching Season", "Betraying Season" and "Courtship and Courses".

Anyone who loves to read romance novels or is considering writing one will find this evening enlightening, enjoyable and informative. The Romance Writers Panel at the Southborough Library is free and open to the public.

The Southborough Library is located at 25 Main St., on the corner of routes 85 and 30 in Southborough. Call the Library at 508-485-5031 for more information about this or any program at the Library.